Authentic Brands Group

Centric Brands and Authentic Announce Accessories Partnership for Vince

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Jeudi, mai 2, 2024

Centric Brands LLC (the “Company”) today announced a licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform, for Vince.

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  • Centric Brands LLC (the “Company”) today announced a licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform, for Vince.
  • Centric Brands, which recently announced the addition of Jennifer Fisher jewelry to its portfolio, will design, manufacture and distribute Vince branded handbags, small leather goods, and belts for men and women.
  • We look forward to building upon the brand DNA and creating a meaningful business,” said Jarrod Kahn, Group President, Accessories, Centric Brands.
  • With a long-standing partnership across several brands, including Frye, Hervé Léger, Izod, Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy and now Vince, Authentic and Centric Brands share a strategic vision for driving growth.

Authentic Brands Group CEO Jamie Salter to Be Honored at the 2024 Father of the Year Awards

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Vendredi, mai 3, 2024

The National Father’s Day Council announced today that it will honor Authentic Brands Group Founder, Chairman and CEO Jamie Salter at the 82nd Annual Father of the Year Awards.

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  • The National Father’s Day Council announced today that it will honor Authentic Brands Group Founder, Chairman and CEO Jamie Salter at the 82nd Annual Father of the Year Awards.
  • The 2024 Father of the Year Awards will be hosted by CBS Mornings co-host Nate Burleson.
  • “We are proud to honor such a well-regarded, powerhouse leader within the retail community,” said Dan Orwig, President & CEO of The Father’s Day/Mother's Day Council.
  • A VIP press reception will precede the awards ceremony at 11:00 a.m., during which honorees will be available for select interviews and photo opportunities.

Vince Holding Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Results

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Mardi, avril 30, 2024

For the fourth quarter ended February 3, 2024:

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  • For the fourth quarter ended February 3, 2024:
    Total Company net sales decreased 17.5% to $75.3 million compared to $91.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.
  • The tax expense in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 compares to an income tax expense of $1.7 million in the same period last year.
  • The Company ended the quarter with 63 company-operated Vince stores, a net decrease of 4 stores since the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.
  • The Company follows the retail 5-4-4 reporting calendar, which included an extra week in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 (the 53rd week).

World Leaders, Global CEOs From Tech, Finance and Health Industries, to Join Leading Experts in Economics, Academia, Government, and Philanthropy to Address Pressing Global Issues at Milken Institute 2024 Global Conference

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Jeudi, avril 11, 2024

If we view these issues as problems needing to be solved, we can together move the innovative ideas and financial capital required to craft solutions.

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  • If we view these issues as problems needing to be solved, we can together move the innovative ideas and financial capital required to craft solutions.
  • During the Global Conference, the Milken Institute will highlight some of its impactful programmatic work and global partnerships in health, finance, and philanthropy with noteworthy events.
  • The Global Conference will conclude with a closing ceremony concert for attendees featuring legendary Grammy award-winning artist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee John Fogerty.
  • For updates on the event, follow Milken Institute on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and Facebook using #MIGlobal.

LIM COLLEGE PRESENTS FIRST FASHION FUTURES AWARDS TO FASHINNOVATION AND AUTHENTIC BRANDS GROUP

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Jeudi, avril 25, 2024

NEW YORK, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College presented its inaugural "Fashion Futures" awards as part of the college's annual student-produced fashion show, which was held April 19 at The Glasshouse in New York City.

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  • LIM College President Ron Marshall presented the awards to Fashinnovation co-founder Jordana Guimaraes, and to Nick Woodhouse and Haley Steinberg, representing Authentic Brands Group.
  • Woodhouse is the President and Chief Marketing Officer of Authentic Brands and Steinberg is the Senior Vice President of Public Relations and Corporate Communications.
  • Nick and Haley are also both on the LIM College Industry Advisory Board, and Haley is an LIM alumna.
  • Under their leadership, Authentic Brands Group has provided LIM students with tremendous opportunities for course-based learning projects, site visits, mentorship and more.

Baozun Releases 2023 Chairman Letter

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Vendredi, avril 19, 2024

In 2023, amidst a challenging macro environment, Baozun Group embarked on a transformative journey, expanding into three primary business lines: Baozun e-Commerce (BEC), Baozun Brand Management (BBM), and Baozun International (BZI).

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  • In 2023, amidst a challenging macro environment, Baozun Group embarked on a transformative journey, expanding into three primary business lines: Baozun e-Commerce (BEC), Baozun Brand Management (BBM), and Baozun International (BZI).
  • This strengthened one-stop ecosystem enables Baozun Group to offer our business partners and clients the most comprehensive services and solutions.
  • Throughout 2023, BEC continued to improve its service quality and reinforced its omni-channel capabilities.
  • BBM accomplished a significant milestone with the completion of the acquisition of Gap Greater China in February 2023.

GLOBAL CITIZEN ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF GLOBAL CITIZEN PRIZE AND CISCO YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD TAKING ON THE WORLD'S MOST URGENT CHALLENGES

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Jeudi, avril 11, 2024

NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Citizen, the world's leading advocacy organization, today announced the winners of its annual Global Citizen Prize and Cisco Youth Leadership Award. Six young, trailblazing changemakers will be celebrated with a dedicated award ceremony during the Global Citizen NOW summit in New York on May 1, 2024. Global Citizen Prize will be hosted by CBS News national correspondent and featured co-host CBS Mornings Vladimir Duthiers. The awards will feature appearances by the Honorable Philip Davis, Prime Minister of the Bahamas, media personality and entrepreneur Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, media personality and Global Citizen Advocate Berla Mundi, CEO of EIB Network and Empire Group Nat Kwabena Adisi (Bola Ray) and Latin superstar and Grammy-nominated artist Rauw Alejandro. The ceremony will feature live musical performances by four-time Grammy-nominated country superstar Mickey Guyton, and violinist and composer Ezinma.

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  • NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Citizen, the world's leading advocacy organization, today announced the winners of its annual Global Citizen Prize and Cisco Youth Leadership Award.
  • Established in 2018 by Cisco and Global Citizen, the Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award honors an individual aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully to global problem solving.
  • For more information about the Global Citizen Prize and Cisco Youth Leadership Award, visit www.globalcitizen.org/prize .
  • Applications are now open for media outlets to attend and cover Global Citizen NOW and Global Citizen Prize at Spring Studios in New York City May 1-2.

PKF Clear Thinking Awarded 'Section 363 Sale of the Year' by 18th Annual Turnaround Awards

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Vendredi, mars 29, 2024

CRANFORD, N.J., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PKF Clear Thinking, the award-winning business advisory firm and subsidiary of PKF O'Connor Davies, one of the nation's largest accounting, tax and advisory practices, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the "Section 363 Sale of the Year ($50MM to $100MM)" by the 18th Annual Turnaround Awards for its contribution to the sale of Rockport to Authentic Brands Group. Organized by The M&A Advisor, the awards recognize the leading distressed transactions, restructuring and refinancing deals, products and services, firms, and professionals in the United States and international markets.

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  • "We're extremely proud to receive this honor, especially alongside so many other standout firms and professionals who are doing transformative M&A work," said Joseph Marchese, Partner at PKF Clear Thinking.
  • "We're extremely proud to receive this honor, especially alongside so many other standout firms and professionals who are doing transformative M&A work," said Joseph Marchese, Partner at PKF Clear Thinking.
  • PKF Clear Thinking's engagement with the sale began in June 2023, when Marchese was appointed Chief Restructuring Officer of The Rockport Company, LLC.
  • With the support of Michael Wesley, Partner at PKF Clear Thinking, and Jackie Reinhard, Partner at PKF O'Connor Davies, PKF Clear Thinking supported the global footwear brand as it began voluntary proceedings under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the District of Delaware.

GLOBAL CITIZEN NOW RETURNS TO NEW YORK WITH PAUL KAGAME, PRESIDENT OF RWANDA, MOKGWEETSI MASISI, PRESIDENT OF BOTSWANA, GASTON BROWNE, PRIME MINISTER OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, PHILIP DAVIS, PRIME MINISTER OF THE BAHAMAS, JANJA LULA DA SILVA, THE FIRST LADY

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Jeudi, mars 28, 2024

NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Citizen NOW, the summit driving action to end extreme poverty, returns to New York City for a third year, on May 1 and 2. Leaders from the worlds of public policy, media, entertainment, philanthropy, advocacy, and the private sector will convene for two dynamic days focused on taking action today to save tomorrow. 

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  • Global Citizen NOW co-chairs include long-time Global Citizen supporters Anitta, Danai Gurira, Hugh Jackman, Dakota Johnson, and Michelle Yeoh.
  • Political leaders co-chairing this year's summit include Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda; Mokgweetsi Masisi, President of Botswana; Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda; Philip Davis, Prime Minister of the Bahamas; Stefan Löfven, Former Prime Minister of Sweden; and Erna Solberg, Former Prime Minister of Norway.
  • Global Citizen NOW returns this May with a powerful two-day program focused on turning ideas into actionable impact to end extreme poverty NOW.
  • Applications are now open for media outlets to attend and cover Global Citizen NOW and Global Citizen Prize at Spring Studios in New York City May 1-2.

Authentic Brands Group Partners with Fast Simon to Bring Shopping Optimization to its Online Stores

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Mercredi, février 28, 2024

LOS ALTOS, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fast Simon , the leader in AI-powered shopping optimization, today announced a partnership with Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform, to bring shopping optimization to online stores across its platform.

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  • LOS ALTOS, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fast Simon , the leader in AI-powered shopping optimization, today announced a partnership with Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform, to bring shopping optimization to online stores across its platform.
  • The partnership sets up Fast Simon to be a preferred partner for shopping optimization across additional Authentic-owned brand sites, such as DC Shoes, Reebok and more.
  • “It’s been a pleasure to bring advanced eCommerce optimization to the online stores of these iconic brands,” said Zohar Gilad, founder and CEO of Fast Simon.
  • “The level of optimization Fast Simon provides helps our brands provide better online shopping experiences to consumers,” said Alex Baillargeon, senior vice president, Digital, at Authentic.